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Indulge in our exquisite Ashmolean Kingfisher Chocolate Eggs, a delightful assortment of premium hazelnut praline and salted caramel centres encased in smooth speckled chocolate. Ideal for chocolate connoisseurs seeking something beyond the ordinary.
These chocolate bird eggs have been created as a special collaboration between the Chocolate Detective and the Ashmolean Museum combining delicious ethical and sustainable chocolate with original artwork from the Museum's collections.
Each box contains 12 chocolate eggs, 6 filled with a fine hazelnut praline and 6 with a subtle salted caramel. Layers of milk and dark chocolate are filled with caramel or praline and then wrapped in a fine sugar shell and life-like speckles.
Every speckled egg is crafted to celebrate the season with sophisticated flavour combinations that balance rich sweetness with subtle saline notes. Perfect for Easter gifting or as a personal indulgence, these artisanal eggs offer a moment of refined pleasure.
Comes beautifully packaged, taking inspiration from traditional egg cartons, these speckled chocolate eggs feature John Ruskin's artwork, Study of a Kingfisher.
Please note: individual egg colours may vary.
The Chocolate Detective takes her magnifying glass and examines every piece of chocolate. With her years of knowledge and experience, she can guide the way between the most ethical and delicious chocolate with utmost transparency. Chantal Coady OBE is the Chocolate Detective. A sustainable chocolate expert, founder of Rococo Chocolates and lifelong chocolate activist. Using sustainable farm to bar chocolate, all of their products are not only delicious but supports Grenada's local economy in the Caribbean, and ensures well-paid jobs for local farmers.
Credit: John Ruskin (1819–1900) • Study of a Kingfisher • Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, WA.RS.RUD.201© Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Dimensions: 13 x 10.2 x 3.9 cm
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Pickup
Our Pickup service is a convenient way for you to order online and collect your purchase in person at the Museum. Simply select the Pickup option at checkout.
You will be notified when your order is ready for collection. Please don't come to the museum to collect until you have received the email notification. We ask that you collect your Pickup order from the Ashmolean Shop (Level -1) before 4pm.
Once you have received the collection notification, we will hold your order for you up to 2 weeks. Please ensure that you visit the Museum to collect your order within 2 weeks.
The Online Shop team operates between Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00, so please allow time for us to prepare your order for collection, particularly at busy times of the year. We aim to have your order ready for collection within 72 hours.
Delivery Information
The Online Shop team operates between Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00, so please allow time for us to prepare your order for dispatch before contacting us. We aim to dispatch your purchases within 3-5 working days and you will receive an email notification when your order has been dispatched. In addition, while we endeavour to get your parcel to you as quickly as possible, you may experience delays through your local postal service.
All products excluding Print on Demand prints:
All our UK orders are dispatched via Royal Mail First Class post or DHL, and the shipping cost will be calculated at checkout based on the weight of the items included in the order.
All International orders are dispatched using DHL DAP service. This means that we will only charge you for the cost of shipping. We offer a flat rate of shipping according to the delivery address location. Additional local duties and taxes charges, such as Goods and Services Tax (GST), may be applicable and will be calculated and charged to the recipient during customs clearance. The duties and taxes will be calculated according to the value, Country of Origin, and product type of the order contents, as well as local VAT.
Customs policies vary for each country, so it is advised you contact your local customs office for further information.
Delivery Costs and Timeframes:
UK 1st Class: delivery 2-5 business days from dispatch
- Small – Medium parcel (<1,999g) – shipping cost £5.00
- Medium – Large parcel (2,000g – 5,000g) – shipping cost £8.00
Europe: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays). PO Box addresses cannot be accepted.
- Flat rate (2,000g maximum) – shipping cost £24.00 (does not include taxes and duties)
Rest of World: approximately 3-11 business days from dispatch (customs clearance may cause delays). PO Box addresses cannot be accepted.
- Flat rate (2,000g maximum) – shipping cost £28.00 (does not include taxes and duties)
Weight Restrictions
There is 5kg weight restriction for UK orders, and a 2kg weight restriction for International orders. If your order exceeds this weight, please contact the Online Shop team so that we can organise a quote for special delivery: onlineshop@ashmus.ox.ac.uk
Further information on our delivery options and returns policy can be found in Shipping & Returns.
